Zhishu Qu

Zhishu Qu is a Visiting Professor at Queen Mary University of London's School of Electronic Engineering and Computer Science. Her research focuses on reconfigurable antenna systems, particularly leveraging gallium-based liquid metals to enable dynamic beam steering, frequency agility, and phase control. She explores applications in millimeter-wave communications, LEO satellite systems, and phased array configurations. Key contributions include innovations in transmitarray unit cells, substrate integrated waveguide (SIW) phase shifters, and adaptive antenna designs.

Her work spans theoretical analysis of antenna performance limits and practical implementations of liquid metal actuation in RF components. Research interests also encompass microwave engineering, electromagnetic compatibility, and next-generation wireless infrastructure. Current trends in her publications emphasize miniaturization, low-loss solutions, and reconfigurability for 5G and beyond.

Notable research areas include:

• Beamforming algorithms for satellite communications
• Liquid metal integration in RF systems
• Millimeter-wave phased array optimization
• Adaptive antenna pattern reconfiguration

Publications since 2020 demonstrate sustained contributions to reconfigurable antenna architectures, with recent work (2024-2025) focusing on beam switchable antennas and distributed beamforming schemes.